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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Homestead is a Rutgers-like tomato from the Florida agricultural experiment station and the USDA breeding laboratory in Charleston, released in 1952 with Fusarium wilt resistance. The semi-determinate vines carry medium-sized red fruit and were adapted to Florida conditions. It ripens in the main season, around 69 days from transplant, and a cage or short stake is enough support.
Homestead traits
- Semi-determinate vines
- Medium-sized red fruit
- Resistant to Fusarium wilt
- Rutgers type bred for Florida
- 1952 release, about 69 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
- Southern gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead this page | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marglobe Supreme | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Valiant | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Tasty | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ukrainian Heart | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marmande | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Homestead FAQ
What kind of tomato is Homestead?
Homestead is a Rutgers-like tomato from the Florida agricultural experiment station and the USDA breeding laboratory in Charleston, released in 1952 with Fusarium wilt resistance. The semi-determinate vines carry medium-sized red fruit and were adapted to Florida conditions.
How many days to maturity is Homestead?
Homestead is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Homestead compare with other tomato varieties?
Homestead: 69–80 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Marglobe Supreme (69–80 days), Valiant (69–80 days), Super Tasty (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Homestead good for?
Homestead is grown for fresh slicing, canning, southern gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.